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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.98 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.98 and 316.41 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.98 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.98 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.98 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 304,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,375.30/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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